Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LH Game Theory
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	08 30415
Module Lead
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module provides students with advanced knowledge and analytical skills associated with game theory and its economic applications. The main emphasis is on the discussion and description of solution concepts appropriate for various types of economic problems. The purpose of the module is to develop the solid theoretical background necessary to understand game theoretic models and how these models are applied as a tool to solve problems in different areas in economics, such as Industrial Organization, Political Economy, International Trade and Environmental Economics.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding in game theory; apply game theory to formulate and solve complex practical problems; critically evaluate theoretical constructs and practical applications of game theory.
Assessment	30415-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%) 30415-02 : Essay : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1000-word assignment (50%), 1-hour exam (50%). Reassessment: by failed element
Other	Duplicate of Bham-based module 08 03615
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